< Side-Airbag Module >
- Remove the front seatback assembly with side-airbag module from the vehicle (Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
).CAUTION: Once disconnected, both electrodes of the side-airbag module connector short automatically to prevent accidental deployment caused by static etc. Still, in consideration of the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on flat place with deployment surface facing up. Also, do not put anything on it.
- Connect deployment wires 6 meters (20 feet) or longer with the SRS air bag adapter harness respectively. Insulate the connections with tape.
Also, connect the other ends of the deployment wires each other to short, thereby preventing the side-airbag from accidental deployment caused by static etc.
- Place the front seat back assembly with its back contact with the ground.
- Connect the SRS air bag adapter harness with the deployment wires to the side air bag module connector.CAUTION:
- Before the deployment, see that no one is near the front seatback assembly.
- The deployment makes the inflator of the side-airbag very hot. Before handling the inflator, wait more than 30 minutes for cooling.
- If the side-airbag module fails to deploy although the procedure is respected, do not go near the module. Contact the MMNA Tech Line.
- Disconnect the deployment wires as far from the front seat back assembly possible and connect the harnesses to the battery removed from the vehicle. Then, deploy.
- Remove the deployed air bag module from the seatback assembly and discard as specified in Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures (Refer to >> C << POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION ).